
You’re not wrong, allergies are getting worse
The Decibel
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The Impact of Climate Change on Pollen Seasons
Temperatures are a big factor in the length of time that pollen is released. The longest and again, it only affects the eastern provinces is ragweed. There's probably higher concentrations of CO2 in the air now compared to 10 years ago. Higher CO2 levels have been shown to increase the allergenicity of the plants.
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